New Tire Difference

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Randalla
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New Tire Difference

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Just had 4 new tires installed on the Z today. I previously had Hankook Ventus V4s- 205/50/16, and up-sized slightly to Hankook Ventus V2s- 205/55/16 (essentially the same tread pattern and price). Amazing the difference in ride between 10 year old tires and new, and a smidge more sidewall (the diameter is almost 1" greater). To my eye the new tires also improve the stance and fitment.
1967 1/2 Roadster- 1600 4 cyl.
1972 240Z- 280 I-6
1976 710 Wagon- L20B 4 cyl.
1977 620 King Cab - L18 4 cyl.
2003 350Z Track- VQ V-6
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L320-Dale
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Re: New Tire Difference

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Randalla wrote: Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:45 pm Just had new tires installed on the Z today. I previously had Hankook Ventus V4s- 205/50/16, and up-sized slightly to Hankook Ventus V2s- 205/55/16 (essentially the same tread pattern and price). Amazing the difference in ride between 10 year old tires and new, and a smidge more sidewall (the diameter is almost 1" greater). To my eye the new tires also improve the stance and fitment.
Sounds good! I think the 205/55R16 is what I have on my Z too. Any pictures yet?

Dale
Dale - Gilbert, Az
1965 L320 - Bamboo Tan / 1972 1200 - Sun-light Blue / 1970 240Z - Silver
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Re: New Tire Difference

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I'll post a few up tomorrow Dale.
1967 1/2 Roadster- 1600 4 cyl.
1972 240Z- 280 I-6
1976 710 Wagon- L20B 4 cyl.
1977 620 King Cab - L18 4 cyl.
2003 350Z Track- VQ V-6
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Re: New Tire Difference

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Took these this morning. Now I can actually get the floor jack under the front air dam.
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1967 1/2 Roadster- 1600 4 cyl.
1972 240Z- 280 I-6
1976 710 Wagon- L20B 4 cyl.
1977 620 King Cab - L18 4 cyl.
2003 350Z Track- VQ V-6
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Re: New Tire Difference

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Those look great Randy! So nice to have new tires.

Dale
Dale - Gilbert, Az
1965 L320 - Bamboo Tan / 1972 1200 - Sun-light Blue / 1970 240Z - Silver
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